CCMA Patient Care 2

Question 1

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table, the medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair wheels before beginning the transfer

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Leave the wheelchair unlocked for quick repositioning

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Ask the patient to jump from the wheelchair to the table

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Lift the patient without asking about their ability to assist

Question 2

Which of the following is the FIRST step in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Infectious agent (pathogen)

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Susceptible host

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Portal of entry

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Mode of transmission

Question 3

A patient complains of pain rated 8/10 on the numeric pain scale. Which action is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the physician and document the report

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Document the complaint and wait for the physician to notice it

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Ignore the report because pain is subjective

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Administer an OTC analgesic without physician authorization

Question 4

Which type of isolation precaution uses an N95 respirator for healthcare worker protection?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

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Contact precautions

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Droplet precautions

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Protective (reverse) isolation

Question 5

When measuring urine output as part of intake and output (I&O) monitoring, the medical assistant should record the volume in:

Accepted Answer

Milliliters (mL)

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Liters only

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Ounces only

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Cubic centimeters converted to grams

Question 6

When positioning a patient for examination, Fowler's position refers to:

Accepted Answer

Patient sitting upright at 45–90 degrees, with head elevated

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Patient lying flat on their back

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Patient lying on their stomach

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Patient lying on their left side with knees drawn up